Disney VFX Workers , Vote to Unionize.
Walt Disney Pictures visual effects employees have unanimously voted to unionize with the International Alliance
of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), 'Variety' reports.
Walt Disney Pictures visual effects employees have unanimously voted to unionize with the International Alliance
of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), 'Variety' reports.
The decision comes weeks after Marvel Studios' VFX
staff also voted in favor of unionizing with IATSE.
The decision comes weeks after Marvel Studios' VFX
staff also voted in favor of unionizing with IATSE.
Disney VFX senior coordinator
Mack Robinson issued a statement.
For so long we’ve wanted the same
protections as everyone else,
but there was no hope in sight. , Mack Robinson, Disney VFX senior coordinator, via statement.
Winning this election was a long fight,
but I’m proud to say it’s been won by
each and every VFX worker wanting
a brighter, sustainable future, Mack Robinson, Disney VFX senior coordinator, via statement.
IATSE VFX organizer Mark Patch
also issued a statement. .
Today’s unanimous victory shows
that VFX workers everywhere have
a clear path to winning a meaningful
say about their working conditions
and quality of life. , Mark Patch, IATSE VFX organizer, via statement.
We’ll be continuing our work to win a great
contract, but we need to bring every studio
and vendor in line to bring those union
standards to all VFX workers, Mark Patch, IATSE VFX organizer, via statement.
The unionizing VFX workers are seeking
fair compensation as well as "adequate health
care and retirement benefits," 'Variety' reports.